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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,004.86, 368,573 and 175,159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,004.86, 368,573 and 175,159.16 is: 241,789.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,004.86 : 368,573 = 175,159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,004.86/368,573 = 175,159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,004.86x = 368,573 × 175,159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,004.86x = 64,558,937,078.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,558,937,078.68/267,004.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,789.37

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